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The Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing for a milestone celebration as the Red, White & Blue Festival marks its 25th anniversary on June 27-28, 2025, at Arkansas State University’s Mountain Home campus.
The two-day patriotic event will feature an expanded lineup of activities, highlighted by what organizers are calling “the largest fireworks display Mountain Home has ever seen,” scheduled for Saturday night.
“This year marks 25 years of community pride, family fun, and patriotic celebration,” said the Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce in their announcement. “With your support, we can continue to grow the festival and shine a light on our incredible community.”
Last year’s festival attracted more than 24,000 attendees, with tourism bringing over 50,000 visitors to Mountain Home, according to the Chamber. Proceeds from the event support future festivals and Chamber of Commerce efforts.
The festivities begin Friday, June 27, with a rodeo presented by Rand Rodeo Company at the Saddle Club Arena. The rodeo will feature bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, ranch bronc riding, calf roping, breakaway roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing. The rodeo continues Saturday evening, with a pause during the fireworks display.
Saturday’s packed schedule begins with a 5K race at ASU Mountain Home starting at 7 a.m., with registration opening at 6:30 a.m. at Keller Fountain. The race will utilize new technology to track runners and reduce the waiting time for contestants to receive their prizes.
A disc golf tournament follows at 9 a.m. on campus, with a $20 entry fee and registration beginning at 8 a.m. Tee-off is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.
The 25th annual parade will take place in downtown Mountain Home at 10 a.m., with registration required but no entry fee. Line-up begins at 9 a.m., with floats assembling at the corner of Burnett and Buttercup, and cars at Burnett and Beard Street.
For automobile enthusiasts, the classic car show opens at 10 a.m. in the parking lot below Roller Hall at ASUMH. Registration costs $20 per vehicle, with judging beginning at noon. Awards will be announced at 2 p.m. and include Best of Show, Best Engine, Best Paint, People’s Choice and Kid’s Choice.
Festival vendors open at noon and remain available until 9 p.m., offering a variety of food and crafts. The Kids Zone will operate from noon until 10 p.m., providing interactive fun for all ages.
Live entertainment begins at 12:30 p.m. Saturday with performances by the Cyclone Athletics Dance Team, followed by the Natural Disasters at 3:30 p.m., the Flippin Cotter Band at 5 p.m., the Ozark Mountain Bluesmen at 6:30 p.m., and Midnight South at 8 p.m.
Additional activities include a cornhole tournament hosted by GTS Physical Therapy at 6 p.m., with a $20 entry fee per team.
Carter’s Jewel Chest will announce the winner of its annual Jewels For You contest during the festival. The prize, a Hearts on Fire Whimsical Diamond Pendant valued at $4,800, will be awarded to one lucky winner. Tickets cost $1 each, six for $5, or twelve for $10, with proceeds benefiting the festival.
The Chamber is currently seeking sponsors for the anniversary celebration, with various sponsorship levels available:
- Grand Finale ($7,500+): Includes naming rights for the fireworks grand finale, stage shows, or parade (first come, first served), logo placement on stage banners, website recognition, and a complimentary vendor booth with electricity.
- Star-Spangled ($5,000+): Offers naming rights for stage shows, kid zone, or car show (first come, first served), along with logo recognition and a vendor booth.
- Red ($2,500+): Provides logo placement on stage banners, website recognition, and a complimentary vendor booth with electricity.
- White ($1,500+): Includes logo placement on festival banners, website recognition, and a vendor booth with electricity.
- Blue ($1,000+): Features logo placement on the event website and festival advertisements, plus a vendor booth with electricity.
- Firecracker ($500+): Offers logo placement on festival banners, the event website, and in advertisements.
“Let’s make this 25th anniversary celebration one for the history books—bigger, better, and brighter than ever!” the Chamber stated in their sponsorship announcement.
Festival organizers would like to remind the public that the ASUMH walking trail will be closed to the public, as it’s located near the fireworks launch area. Designated viewing areas will be available in the fields in front of the stage.
For more information about the festival or sponsorship opportunities, visit redwhitebluefestival.com or contact Dani at [email protected] or 870-425-5111
